Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2024
Consultnutritiontoday.info ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our editorial platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights regarding cookies.
Address: Bahnhofstrasse 65, Bern, Switzerland
The information on this site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies help websites remember information about your visits, making your experience more personalized and efficient.
Cookies are typically categorized by:
- Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored for a set period)
- Source: First-party cookies (set by our domain) or third-party cookies (set by external domains)
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
Examples: Authentication tokens, CSRF protection, language preferences, session management.
Duration: Session or 1 year
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our editorial content. This helps our editorial team improve article quality, usability, and content relevance.
Examples: Google Analytics cookies, page views, scroll depth, time on page, traffic sources.
Duration: 2 years
Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized reading experience on our platform.
Examples: Bookmarked articles, font size preferences, content categories followed, reading history.
Duration: 1 year
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect data about how our website performs, helping us identify and fix technical issues to improve your browsing experience.
Examples: Error tracking, page load times, server response monitoring, content delivery optimization.
Duration: Session to 6 months
How We Use Cookies
As an editorial platform, we use cookies to:
- Maintain website functionality and security
- Understand reader behavior and content preferences
- Personalize your editorial experience based on your interests
- Monitor website performance and fix technical issues
- Remember your reading preferences and bookmarked articles
- Analyze traffic patterns to improve content structure and navigation
- Protect against fraud and ensure platform integrity
We do not use cookies for commercial purposes such as targeted advertising or sales conversion tracking.
Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session management and user authentication | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - user identification | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics - session tracking | 2 years |
| user_preferences | Functionality | Reading preferences and content interests | 1 year |
| bookmarks | Functionality | Store bookmarked articles for quick access | 1 year |
| csrf_token | Essential | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session |
| lang | Functionality | Store language preference | 1 year |
| font_size | Functionality | Accessibility - font size preference | 1 year |
| perf_metrics | Performance | Track page load times and performance data | 6 months |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can typically:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block new cookies from being set
- Block third-party cookies only
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. You'll still be able to read our content, but some features may not work as intended.
How to Manage Cookies by Browser
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
Mobile Browsers: Consult your device's browser settings menu
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Services
Our website integrates with third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics: Analyzes traffic and user behavior. Review Google's Privacy Policy.
- Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): Optimize content delivery performance.
- Security Services: Protect against fraud and malicious activity.
These third parties have their own cookie policies and privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies directly.
Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Our cookie use is based on:
- Consent: For non-essential cookies, we obtain your explicit consent
- Legitimate Interests: Essential and analytics cookies serve our legitimate interest in operating and improving our editorial platform
- Legal Compliance: We use cookies to comply with applicable laws and regulations
Privacy & Data Protection
Cookies may contain or collect personal data. How we process this data is governed by our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (FADP) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect cookie data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable laws. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website following changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
If you have questions or concerns about our cookie practices, feedback regarding this policy, or need clarification about our editorial content, please contact our team:
Consultnutritiontoday Editorial Team
Bahnhofstrasse 65, Bern, Switzerland
For editorial feedback and policy questions:
We aim to respond to content and policy inquiries within 5-7 business days.
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